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J77 JHC

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,931 mi
Last recorded34,931 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 JHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,931 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 34,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 26,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2009 26,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insicure

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,408 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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J77 JHC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 74,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J77 JHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J77 JHC registered?

J77 JHC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J77 JHC safe to buy?

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